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Towns and Cities

SouthWest Germany is privileged to have some of Germany’s finest cities, each with its own long history and rich culture. And, as they are also beautiful to look at, they are well worth the journey.

Baden-Baden

Often top of the list for visitors – and rightly so – is this small, five-star resort town on the edge of the Black Forest. » Read more...

Baden-Baden

Freiburg

The home of one of Germany’s finest universities is also the country’s southernmost major city – and the warmest and sunniest. » Read more...

Freiburg

Heidelberg

Rightly pigeonholed under “romantic,” Heidelberg is dominated by one of Germany’s grandest castles. Built as a fort, then converted into a residential palace, this is a must-see, with its walls, gates and moat – let alone the fabulous views over the city and Neckar River. » Read more...

Heidelberg

Heilbronn

Thanks to Kathy of Heilbronn, a 19th-century play, the city is special for German speakers. That is why Kathy’s House (Käthchenhaus) is an attraction on the tourist trail, along with an 11th-century church (Kilianskirche), and a cheerful farmer’s market (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) in front of the historic town hall. » Read more...

Karlsruhe

In the north of the region, Karlsruhe is nicknamed the “Fan City” (Fächerstadt) because it spreads out like an open fan: a remarkable piece of town planning 300 years ago. » Read more...

Mannheim

Modern and bustling, Mannheim is SouthWest Germany’s second largest city, known for its excellent and varied shopping, and North American grid-style street plan. » Read more...

More charming cities in SouthWest Germany

SouthWest Germany is dotted wit historic cities, some known for their universities, others for their spas. Then there are towns with Roman connections and romantic medieval half-timbered towns. Not many are on the tourist trail, but all offer a genuine, warm welcome. » read more

Pforzheim

A gateway to the Black Forest, Pforzheim has been an international center for watch-making and jewelry for over 250 years. No wonder it was nicknamed the “Golden City” (Goldstadt)! » Read more...

Pforzheim

Stuttgart

On the Neckar River, the capital of SouthWest Germany (Baden-Württemberg) has it all, from grand palaces overlooking equally imperial squares to leading-edge architecture and funky museums. » Read more...